Visitation Coach, Foster Care II

Samaritas • Grand Rapids, MI

419d • $31,200 - $31,200

About The Position

The Visitation Coach in the Foster Care program at Samaritas provides individualized coaching to parents whose children have been removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect. This role focuses on enhancing the strengths of parents and assisting them in acquiring new parenting skills, ensuring child safety during visitations, and supporting families in their reunification efforts.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in human services or related field required, or high school degree and 2 years of experience in a human services field.
• Knowledge of child development.
• 1 year of experience in a day care setting or school setting strongly preferred.
• Valid unrestricted driver's license with good driving record required.
• Valid proof of automobile insurance required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule or nontraditional hours.

Responsibilities

• Coach parents on needed parenting skills using a strengths-based model by modeling, instructing, and prompting.
• Assist parents in identifying their goals for visitations and follow up to review progress and reinforce strengths.
• Intervene as necessary to ensure child safety and ensure content of conversations is appropriate.
• Provide transportation for foster children to and from family visits.
• Supervise children during appointments either at home, office, or at other appropriate sites.
• Observe parent/child interactions and closely document. Report strengths and concerns to the social worker with case responsibility.
• Provide auxiliary services related to the center's foster care program in accordance with center, division, organization, and contract requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits, effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment
• Company paid Basic Life Insurance ($10,000 minimum for each full time and part time employee)
• Company paid Short Term Disability accrual (Full time employees)
• Retirement Plan (403b) - Company matches on first 1.5% of gross income at 133%
• Great Personal Time Off (PTO) accruals
• Awesome Employee Discounts
• UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: High school or GED